STRATEGIC PARTNERS

AHFA partners with multiple organizations who share similar missions to empower and engage youth in aviation. A complete list of our partners include:

AHFA

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Be at least 16 years old by 1 June of the flight training year.
  • Be enrolled in high school* or homeschool during the flight training year.
  • Be a US citizen **
  • Have no more than 5 powered flight hours 
  • 3.0 current Grade Point Average either with an unofficial GPA Transcript or a registrar/counselor verifiable memorandum.

Notes: 

  • No flight or aviation experience necessary (we teach you to fly!)  
  • No commitment or obligation to the Air Force  
  • *USAFA & AFROTC Cadets may apply through their institutions
  • **Non-US Citizens regardless of residency status are ineligible to apply

 

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189th Airlift Wing Takes Its First Flight In C-130J
189th Airlift Wing
Video by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Sherlock
Feb. 7, 2025 | 3:29
(NO AUDIO)
The 189th Airlift Wing conducted its first training flight in a J-model C-130 on Feb. 7, a major step in the C-130J conversion process.

The 189th will continue maintaining an H-model schoolhouse as it progresses towards initial operational capability (IOC) as a C-130J schoolhouse. This would expand training capacity as the Air Force, Air Force Reserve, Air National Guard, and international partners increase their need for C-130J aircrews. More

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86 AS prepares for flight in inclement weather
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86 AS prepares for flight in inclement weather
86 MXS conducts code C inspection on C-130J aircraft B-Roll package
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86 MXS conducts code C inspection on C-130J aircraft B-Roll package
86th AES, NATO allies, execute aeromedical evacuation exercise B-Roll
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86th AES, NATO allies, execute aeromedical evacuation exercise B-Roll
Ramstein showcases readiness, airpower during max generation exercise B-Roll
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Ramstein showcases readiness, airpower during max generation exercise B-Roll
Stolen Cerberus XII; Guardians of the gate, masters of the sky interviews: Capt. Eric Zielen-Ersing, 37th AS mission commander, and Maj. Amanda Perterson, 86th AES assistant director of operations
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Stolen Cerberus XII; Guardians of the gate, masters of the sky interviews: Capt. Eric Zielen-Ersing, 37th AS mission commander, and Maj. Amanda Perterson, 86th AES assistant director of operations
Yokota in full bloom
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Yokota in full bloom
182nd Airlift Wing C-130H Hercules flyover during Chicago Cubs game
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182nd Airlift Wing C-130H Hercules flyover during Chicago Cubs game
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189th Airlift Wing Takes Its First Flight In C-130J
189th Airlift Wing Takes Its First Flight In C-130J
New Years Jump Indo-Pacific 25: one with the sky
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New Years Jump Indo-Pacific 25: one with the sky
189th AW Lands C-130H On Highway (Social Media Hype Video)
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189th AW Lands C-130H On Highway (Social Media Hype Video)
AATTC loadmasters take flight to make drops
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AATTC loadmasters take flight to make drops
Airdropping into advanced airlift tactics
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Airdropping into advanced airlift tactics
Combat Offload Method B in action
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Combat Offload Method B in action
Defensive maneuvers practiced by mobility aircraft
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Defensive maneuvers practiced by mobility aircraft
Aircrews practice combat offload method C
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Aircrews practice combat offload method C
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AHFA Locations & Training Partners

  • California Aeronautical University, CA 
  • California Baptist University, CA 
  • Marion Military Institute, AL 
  • Oklahoma State University, OK  
  • South Dakota State University, SD 
  • Troy University, AL
  • Schreiner University, TX
  • University of Texas San Antonio, TX
  • Tennesse State University, TN

*To learn how to become one of our training locations please email: 

 Afrs.ahfa.studentapplications@us.af.mil 

SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS RECEIVE* 

  • Up to 12-15 flight hours 
  • Housing and meals during training 
  • Transportation to/from training location 
  • Classroom training (ground school) 
  • Flight simulator training 
  • All training is provided by FAA Certified Flight Instructors 
  • Access to university recreation facilities 
  • Mentorship from Air Force aviators  

*All items funded by USAF except:

  • FAA Class III Med Certificate
  • Luggage during travel
  • Personal driving to/from university assigned session

Contact us

 

 

                                                              Please direct program questions to: Afrs.ahfa.studentapplications@us.af.mil